NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer
depending on the configuration you ordered.
Before you begin
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer.
The shut-down instruction varies depending on the operating system installed on
your computer.
– Windows 10: Click Start → Power → Shut down.
– Windows 8.1: On the Start screen, Click the power icon → Shut down.
– Windows 7: Click Start → Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the
documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, and monitor, from your computer.
5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
6 Close the display and turn the computer over.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage
and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
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WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer
cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all
covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface
is flat and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by
their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as
authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to
servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See
the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself
by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of
the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal
surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal
components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull
tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs
or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.
When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•Philips screwdriver
•Flat-head screwdriver
•Plastic scribe
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Screw list
ComponentSecured toScrew typeQuantityScrew image
Base cover
assembly
BatteryPalm rest and
I/O boardBase coverM2x31
Palm rest and
keyboard
assembly
keyboard
assembly
M2.5x69
M2x33
Hard-drive
assembly
Hard-drive
bracket
eMMC-card
assembly
Power-adapter
port
Wireless cardPalm rest and
Display-cable
bracket
Display
assembly
System boardPalm rest and
Palm rest and
keyboard
assembly
Hard driveM3x34
Palm rest and
keyboard
assembly
Palm rest and
keyboard
assembly
keyboard
assembly
System boardM2x31
Palm rest and
keyboard
assembly
keyboard
assembly
M2x33
M2x33
M2x31
M2x31
M2.5x62
M2x21
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ComponentSecured toScrew typeQuantityScrew image
Display hingesDisplay back-
cover and
antenna
assembly
Display panelDisplay back-
cover and
antenna
assembly
M2.5x2.54
M1.2x24
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After working inside your
computer
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely
damage your computer.
1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before
working on your computer.
3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before
working on your computer.
4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5 Turn on your computer.
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Removing the base cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Close the display and turn the computer over.
2 Using a plastic scribe, remove the screw cap from the base-cover assembly.
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1screw cap
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2plastic scribe
3 Remove the screws that secure the base-cover assembly to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
1screws (9)
2base-cover assembly
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4 Pry loose the left side of the base-cover assembly from the palm rest and
keyboard assembly.
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1palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
2base-cover assembly
5 Slide the base-cover assembly to the right and release it from the HDMI and
USB ports.
1base-cover assembly
3HDMI port
2USB port
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6 Carefully turn over the base-cover assembly.
1base-cover assembly
7 Remove the I/O board.
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2palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
Replacing the base cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Replace the I/O board.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, ensure that the USB and
HDMI port cut-outs on the base-cover assembly is correctly aligned
with the USB and HDMI ports on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Place the base-cover assembly on the palm rest and keyboard assembly while
aligning the USB and HDMI port cut-out on the base-cover assembly with the
USB and HDMI ports.
3 Slide the tabs on the base-cover assembly into the slots on the palm rest and
keyboard assembly and snap the base-cover assembly into place.
4 Replace the screws that secure the base-cover assembly to the palm rest and
keyboard assembly .
5 Replace the screw cap on the base-cover assembly.
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Removing the battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in “Removing the base cover”.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
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2 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm rest and keyboard
assembly.
1battery cable
3battery4palm rest and keyboard
3 Tilt the battery (applicable for configuration with hard drive only) to release the
tab on the battery from the hard-drive bracket.
2screws (3)
assembly
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4 Lift the battery off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
1battery
3tab4hard-drive bracket
5 Follow the step 1 procedure in “Removing the I/O board”.
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2palm rest and keyboard
assembly
6 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five
seconds to ground the system board.
1display
2power button
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Replacing the battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Follow the step 4 procedure in “Replacing the I/O board”.
2 Slide the tab on the battery (applicable for configuration with hard drive only)
under the hard-drive bracket and place the battery on the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
3 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
4 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
5 Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
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Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 5 in “Replacing the base cover”.
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Removing the I/O board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in “Removing the base cover”.
2 Remove the battery.
Procedure
1 Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from system board.
2 Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the base cover.
3 Push the securing tab to release the I/O board from the base cover.
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4 Slide and lift the I/O board off the base cover.
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1latch
3base cover4screw
5I/O board6securing tab
2I/O-board cable
5 Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the I/O board.
1latch
2I/O-board cable
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